EPA Report Links Hydraulic Fracturing and Drinking Water Contamination near Pavillion, WY

EPA has released a highly-anticipated report in which they claim there's a link between hydraulic fracturing for enhanced natural gas production and drinking water contamination in the area of Pavillion, Wyoming. Results of EPA's investigation may or may not be conclusive; however, the report does indicate that regional geological conditions must be taken into consideration whenever hydraulic fracturing is proposed. The report also supports Department of Energy recommendations for more extensive groundwater investigation before and after hydraulic fracturing activities, greater transparency on the chemical composition of hydraulic fracturing fluids, and greater emphasis on well construction and integrity requirements and testing. Read More>>